Войти

The modernized BMP-2M entered service at the Russian military base in Tajikistan

Sections: Land
2037
0
0
Image source: Фото: РИА Новости/Александр Вильф

The vehicles will take part in exercises on the border with Afghanistan, which will be held from August 5 to 10

YEKATERINBURG, August 3. /TASS/. The modernized infantry fighting vehicles (BMP-2M), which will take part in the exercises of the three countries on the border with Afghanistan, have entered service at the Russian military base stationed in Tajikistan. This is stated in the message distributed by the press service of the Central Military District.

"A batch of 17 modernized infantry fighting vehicles (BMP-2M) has entered service at the 201st Russian military base stationed in Tajikistan. The new combat vehicles are designed to replace outdated models of equipment of motorized rifle units, " the report says.

BMP-2M will be involved in joint exercises of the Russian Federation, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan at the Kharb-Maydon training ground near the border with Afghanistan, which will be held from August 5 to 10.

The BMP-2M has an automatic fire control system that allows the commander and the gunner to act as a single unit during the day and at night. The BMP-2M is also equipped with panoramic aiming and observation devices that have night vision functionality. A new radio station R-168 "Aqueduct" has been installed, which is able to work steadily in the conditions of radio-electronic influence from the enemy. The BMP-2M is designed to transport military personnel to the front edge, increase their mobility, armament and security.

The rights to this material belong to
The material is placed by the copyright holder in the public domain
  • The news mentions
Do you want to leave a comment? Register and/or Log in
ПОДПИСКА НА НОВОСТИ
Ежедневная рассылка новостей ВПК на электронный почтовый ящик
  • Discussion
    Update
  • 11.03 07:01
  • 1
В США захотели вооружить Abrams дронами
  • 11.03 02:48
  • 1
Ростех наращивает выпуск индустриальных двигателей для ТЭК
  • 10.03 22:36
  • 2
Зарубежные заказчики проявляют интерес к уникальной российской снайперской винтовке ВКС
  • 10.03 20:05
  • 7963
Without carrot and stick. Russia has deprived America of its usual levers of influence
  • 10.03 19:45
  • 518
Russia has adopted the new Terminator-2 tank support combat vehicle, designed specifically for street fighting: this is a real "death harvester"! (Sohu, China)
  • 10.03 15:53
  • 9
Макрон счел неприемлемым требование России демилитаризовать Украину
  • 10.03 13:57
  • 1
Франция объявила о выделении Украине нового пакета военной помощи за счёт доходов от замороженных российских активов
  • 10.03 13:47
  • 2
В Польше планируют ввести всеобщую обязательную военную подготовку
  • 10.03 13:07
  • 1
Without US support, Europe's defense risks collapsing in a few weeks (Bloomberg, USA)
  • 10.03 13:03
  • 1
"The father of all barbecues": the most protected "Motorcycle fishing" is seen in its zone
  • 10.03 12:49
  • 1
Chilling photos. Putin's warship passes through the English Channel and prepares for an attack... at gunpoint by a royal frigate (The Sun, UK)
  • 10.03 12:19
  • 8601
Минобороны: Все авиаудары в Сирии пришлись по позициям боевиков
  • 10.03 10:29
  • 1
Trump continues to put pressure on Ukraine, and Putin seems ready for a truce (Bloomberg, USA)
  • 10.03 10:12
  • 1
Россия призывает Великобританию не отправлять войска на Украину – грозное предупреждение для НАТО (Daily Express, Великобритания)
  • 10.03 09:51
  • 1
"Europe and Ukraine need to prepare for the worst-case scenario." Lukasz Adamski comments for Haqqin.az (Haqqin.az , Azerbaijan)